The Fog Knows Your Name

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The Fog Knows Your Name is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on October 24, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Fog Knows Your Name" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game. Players must navigate through a mysterious fog, solving puzzles and making choices that affect the story's outcome. With multiple endings and a focus on atmospheric exploration, the game explores themes of isolation and paranoia.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

story59 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The writing is exceptional, with a captivating story and well-developed characters that keep players engaged.
The game offers a high level of replayability with multiple choices and endings, allowing players to explore different paths.
It is inclusive and well-represented, allowing players to choose various identities and orientations, which enhances the overall experience.

The pricing is considered high by many players, making it a barrier for some who want to continue after the free chapters.
The stat system is often seen as confusing and not impactful, leading to frustration when choices don't seem to matter.
Some players feel that the dialogue choices do not align with the expected outcomes, making the choices feel pointless at times.

story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its unique setting, compelling writing, and engaging characters, with many reviewers highlighting its intriguing plot filled with twists and emotional depth. While some players felt that their choices had limited impact on the overall narrative, the immersive experience and potential for multiple endings kept them invested. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature, making the game worth the price for many players.
- “Very well written and a compelling story.”
- “The story and the characters were so interesting and engaging that I was like 'awe' when it ended because I enjoyed it so much.”
- “Incredible, haunting, exciting, and intriguing story.”
- “This was a tough game to win and the middle of the story while investigating was not very exciting.”
- “Played the full book through and I will admit the writing is good, but the most jarring thing I've found after completing the game is that almost every single choice is labeled as a fake choice and doesn't impact the story in any real way aside from dialogue alterations and stat changes. It felt like I was reading a book instead of an interactive one where the only thing you can change is at the very end.”
- “I also suggest that the plot should have more focus with fewer sub-stories to make it more interesting for a varied audience.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players expressing deep connections to the characters and their stories. Many reviewers noted moments of heartbreak, particularly during pivotal endings and romantic arcs, which left them feeling both moved and invested in the outcomes. The blend of touching narratives and realistic character portrayals contributes to a powerful emotional experience that resonates with players.
- “Okay so this game is great even if one of the characters got on my nerves (that in no way is a critique it just shows that the author can write realistic characters) I got a bad ending and died my first playthrough and I cried like a baby but on my replay, I was able to save everyone and myself.”
- “Dude this is amazing, my ending which I sacrificed myself to be a companion was so sad and heartbreaking. My heart aches, especially when my dog waits and then I came back after 5 years. I want a sequel and maybe focus on a love story this time, but yeah, this is so great I want to read it again and try to have a different ending, but my first ending is still heartbreaking.”
- “I cried, okay.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, with users highlighting its engaging interactive story and the ability to experience different outcomes. Many reviews emphasize that it offers a fun and inclusive experience, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times. Overall, it is considered to have significant replay value, particularly in the context of its spooky theme.
- “Definitely fascinating with great replay value!”
- “A fun and inclusive interactive story experience with plenty of replayability.”
- “A spooky high school mystery to celebrate this chilly Halloween, with pretty high replayability too.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its quality and the impact of player choices, but some users find it lacking in intuitiveness, leading to frustration. There are concerns that without significant updates to the mechanics, some players would consider returning the game.
- “When it comes to the gameplay itself, I think it was extremely well done.”
- “Your choices actually affect gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to moments of boredom and confusion.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the character development significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's sense of terror and immersion.
- “The characters evolve in such a meaningful way, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “I loved how each character had their own unique backstory that influenced their decisions throughout the game.”
- “The plot and the character development really added to the terror.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while players appreciate the engaging story and character development, some express a desire for more options to access content, such as watching ads to continue chapters instead of paying. Overall, players acknowledge the necessity of monetization for the developers but prefer alternative methods to support their gameplay experience.
- “I wish you could watch ads to continue chapters if you can't pay, but otherwise it's amazing!”
- “Yes, the folk need it to survive, I do not doubt that but I'd rather watch two billion advertisements.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its blend of mystery and creepiness, reminiscent of "Stranger Things" but featuring older characters. Reviewers highlight the engaging story and the effective horror elements, making the free content a compelling atmospheric experience despite some concerns about the full game's price.
- “This is an awesome game that has part mystery, part atmospheric creepiness, and part 'Stranger Things' but with older kids.”
- “Really amazing story; it's unfortunate that it's $10 for the full game, but what's available for free is a great atmospheric horror experience.”